Arnee

I was pulling away from the C43 from 80mph up after downshifting. We were going 120+ on the 605 on sporratic traffic.

One time, I let him go in front of me and let him jerk first. But I was just pulling closer and closer to his rear end.

I was REAL surprised by the results.

Denlasoul

Interesting......I've never run against a CLK 430, but they are quite similar in performance. I would think that the 43 would pull away if you kept going, but not really too smart (safety-wise). What is the curb weight of your car?

Arnee

If I remember correctly, it's about 3322. Isn't the C43 something like 3380?

I expected the C43 to pull away also but no, I could see his car getting smaller slowly from my rear view.

Denlasoul

Where you located? I wouldnt mind running with a CLK 430, I know they are pretty fast stock.

Noredline

I would have expected more from the C43 as well. Congrats!

theine

Stock CLK 430...0-60 6.1 sec, 1/4 mile 14.8 sec.
C-43 ...............0-60 6.4 sec, 1/4 mile 14.9 sec.

Tai230K

Looks about even...

Noredline

How would I go about finding a location with timers to run a 1/4 mile? Any tips?

Denlasoul

theine:

those are some pretty high numbers compared to what I've seen and read. I've read that 43's run slightly under 6.0. and 1/4's closer 14.4. I know that one shouldnt believe what people say or print, but I think the numbers you posted are kinda high - even if you got those from MB's site.

Only way to tell is at the track.

Still wouldnt mind running against a 430, I know they are similar in numbers.

theine

Quarter mile times vary a lot, depending on tires used and also driver's skill. You can easily drop them to the low-mid 14's.

Arnee

I'm located in Southern California. A straight line race is just that, a straight line race. I agree with your other statement that the track will show the true colors....... in which case, my 430 will lose cause the stock suspension isn't all that great in handling; too much body roll and too slow of a rebound.

Denlasoul

Arnee:

Regardless of suspension issues, I still think that the CLK 430 is pretty fast. I was looking up some numbers and they are pretty much even. I still think that both cars run to 60 in about 6.0, and that their 1/4's are in the 14's. I'll try and find a local 430 to run with me at the strip, now I'm really curious to how my 43 will hold up!

theine:

How do you like the underdrive pulleys? I'm considering picking up a set too and would like your opinion.

Regards,

DLS

theine

My car improved 4/10's of a second 0-60 to 5.7, I am waiting for evosport headers, which should give me another 15 HP and lower my 0-60 to the mid 5's.

Arnee

5.7 and mid 5's, that's CLK55 territory (as far as acceleration is concerned) without the $15k price tag. Good stuff.

theine

Get Ben at evosport a call and get your ud pulleys, then let me know your results. The headers should be out in a month.

Arnee

DLS, let us know what the outcome is. Stay safe and have fun!